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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.08, 20,829.87 and 8,379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.08, 20,829.87 and 8,379.54 is: 11,563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.08 : 20,829.87 = 8,379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.08/20,829.87 = 8,379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.08x = 20,829.87 × 8,379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.08x = 174,544,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,544,728.86/15,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.79

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